study abroad

aerial view of German town in mountain valley

Study abroad to host info sessions on studying in Germany, Dec. 1 & 2

Thursday, November 17, 2022
Learn about fall, spring, summer, or academic year study abroad programs in Dortmund, Freiburg, or Luneburg, Germany.
Michaela Zimmer smiling with flower in her hair

Michaela Zimmer, back from Kenya, on the importance of hearing other people's stories

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Michaela Zimmer, a Diversity Ambassador, completed a summer internship in Kisumu, Kenya.
Leah Cooke with Italian landscape background

Leah Cooke reflects on her time in Italy

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Leah Cooke won a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship to study abroad in Florence, Italy.
Museum steps

Study abroad to host info session on faculty-led program to London, Nov. 15

Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Learn about art, culture, and human development through an exploration of London and nearby sites, hands-on projects, visual journaling, and site-specific play.
Maya Torrez at the Parthenon at Greece

Maya Torrez found inspiration in the landscape and myths of Greece

Friday, November 4, 2022
Maya Torrez, Diversity Ambassador, studied on the UI faculty-led Ancient Perspectives, Modern Eyes program.
Alex Hefel with scenic background holding Hawkeye flag

Alex Hefel's first trip out of the U.S. took him to South Africa, expanding his horizons

Friday, November 4, 2022
Alex Hefel received a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship to study abroad and conduct research in South Africa in spring 2022.
Julia Nightster

Pride in her Native American heritage grew for Julia Nightser after studying in Spain

Thursday, November 3, 2022
Julia Nightser, UI Diversity Ambassador, participated in the UI faculty-led Iowa Hispanic Institute Program in summer 2022.
student in blue shirt

UI student Adelaide Brooks awarded prestigious Boren award

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Adelaide Brooks, of Ankeny, Iowa, was awarded a 2022 David L. Boren Fellowship to study Arabic in Jordan.
Cathy & Leona Zaharis

New scholarship fund will allow students to explore the world and expand their horizons

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
A generous gift from Cathy Zaharis (BBA finance ’82) established the Leona Zaharis Scholarship Fund, a scholarship created in honor of Cathy's mother to support students who, like Leona, are curious about the world and want to study abroad.
Sauda Abdullahi in the Scottish Highlands

Sauda Abdullahi reflects on her UK public health program

Monday, October 31, 2022
Sauda Abdullahi, a fourth-year public health student, spent a semester in the UK to learn about public health practices including closing the food access gap.
Carmela and their favorite Italian Cat Nera (Viterbo, Italy)

Carmela Furio found a sense of peace through independent travel

Monday, October 31, 2022
Carmela Furio was awarded a Diversity Ambassador scholarship and traveled to Italy on the USAC Viterbo program.
student walking street in Korea

UI students to share the value of studying in Asia-Pacific region, Nov. 15

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Join us as students from different disciplines share their experiences studying abroad in the Asia-Pacific region.